Archive for February, 2009

The Ultimate Open House - Portland style

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Mortgage rates are at an all time low.  Homes in the Portland, Oregon market are priced to sell with outstanding value.  First time home buyers are eligible for a $7500 tax credit.  Builders are offering wonderful incentives.   Spring is just around the corner.  What could be better than purchasing a new home in April?  Clearly [...]

The New Hot Pink

Friday, February 20th, 2009 by Angela Todd

I am crazy about using pink as an accent color this season. This isn’t just any old pink - dusty, rich hot pink to be exact.
Used as accent color, pink is very crisp, sophisticated and updated.  It has a sassy element and sings in rooms with complex blues, greens, charcoals, whites and browns this season.
I [...]

Tour an Expertly Crafted Remodeled Home

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 by Angela Todd

The HBA’s Remodelers Council includes some of Portland, Oregon’s most prestigious remodelers.  The council provides continuing education and support for its talented tradesman and contractors and education to the local public about remodeling.  Many members of the coucil have won both local and national design/build awards.  In the past 10 years, the council has grown [...]

More Decorating Faux Pas

Friday, February 13th, 2009 by Angela Todd

Last week I reported the top 10 decorating mistakes.  It was so fun, I thought I would do it again!  Here are another 15 common decorating mistakes you might see while visiting homes in and around Portland, Oregon.
11.  Do it yourself faux finishing.

“My sister Diane shared a saying she once heard, ‘Too much [...]

Top 10 Decorating Faux Pas

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Angela Todd

When you are a residential interior designer in Portland  you see a lot of interesting things.
I love what I do and I adore my clients.  Sometimes even clients with good taste make some “not so hot” decisions in regards to their decor.  Maybe we get so used to our own homes that we don’t even [...]

Portland Interior Design Society - promising indeed

Friday, February 6th, 2009 by Angela Todd

This excerpt was previously posted via The Portland chapter’s Interior Design Society web site.
Last week in Dallas, Texas at the Interior Design Society, (IDS) Leadership Summit, the Portland Oregon Interior Design Society Chapter was voted the Most Promising New Chapter.
“It is a great honor to accept this award.  We couldn’t have done it without the [...]

How to support the design community

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 by Angela Todd

Domino announced last week they will be closing their doors.  It is very sad news in the design community.  Many up and coming designers were featured in this hip, young, urban magazine.  It was a source of inspiration for many apartment dwellers and homeowners.  Country Style also announced its last issue would be in March.  [...]